It was, no doubt, a roaring good time for Jessie Lynes, Jacob Ross and their guests on Saturday, Sept. 22.
Gangsters and flappers turned out en masse as the couple wed in a 1920s-themed ceremony at the historic Milner Chapel, followed by a reception at Murrayville Hall where, in the spirit of true gangsters, gambled the night away (using mock chips).
On their wedding website the bride and groom, who met at Stave Lake in 2015, encouraged guests to come dressed in Roaring ’20s attire, including slip dresses, headbands and fans for the ladies and hats and vests for the men, including maid of honour Dani Kobelka/Lynes and best man Chris Westrheim.
In addition to period-appropriate costumes, the couple chose a pair of historic local buildings for their special day.
Built for the sum of $919 and dedicated on May 23, 1886, the Milner Chapel is one of the oldest standing buildings in Langley.
It was officially designated a heritage site in February, 1983.
Following the service, guests moved down the road to Murrayville Hall at Langley’s historic Five Corners.
Built in 1928 by volunteers, the new hall replaced the original community hall, which had burned down four years earlier.
